sententious
US /senˈten.ʃəs/
UK /senˈten.ʃəs/
形容词
1.
说教的, 警句式的
given to moralizing in a pompous or affected manner
示例:
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His speech was full of sententious remarks about duty and honor.
他的演讲充满了关于责任和荣誉的说教式言论。
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I found his constant sententious advice rather annoying.
我发现他那些没完没了的说教式建议相当烦人。
2.
警句式的, 格言式的
abounding in pithy aphorisms or maxims
示例:
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The ancient text was filled with sententious wisdom.
这篇古文充满了警句式的智慧。
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His writing style is often described as sententious, favoring short, impactful statements.
他的写作风格常被描述为警句式的，偏爱简短而有力的陈述。